Calling all #polio survivors, their friends, family and carers. Get in touch - Call: 0800 043 1935 Email: [email protected] or Visit our website: www.britishpolio.org.uk
Did you know post-polio syndrome affects up to 40% of polio survivors decades later? Our Conference Day on 4 Jul is bringing expert voices together to talk about it. Free of charge https://britishpolio.org.uk/health-wellbeing-for-polio-survivors-conference-day-2026/
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/poliomyelitis-and-post-polio-syndrome-migrant-health-guide
Philip Taylor's new book, A Life in Rippledom, reflects on a lifetime of living with disability, gratitude, resilience, and determination. Philip (a #polio survivor) shares his story of making the most of what he has.
Order your copy here:: https://www.philiptaylorbooks.com/mylifeinrippledom
We've launched a new factsheet on diet and #polio is now available.
Our thanks to Angela Reddy and Nicole Desmond, Senior Specialist Dietitians at GSTT for their support in producing this valuable resource.
Download it from our website https://britishpolio.org.uk/professionals/guides-resources/
Motability scheme changes coming into effect on 1 July are worrying #polio survivors because of a reduced mileage allowance and increased costs.
https://britishpolio.org.uk/new-motability-changes-set-to-cut-mileage-and-increase-lease-costs/
This year Carers Week is all about building carer friendly communities. We’ll be highlighting the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere. https://www.carersweek.org/
We’re proud to be supporting #CarersWeek! 8-14 June
Have you seen the updated agenda for the Health & Wellbeing Conference for #polio survivors on 4 July? Loads of useful advice for those dealing with the late effects of polio/post-polio syndrome. Don't miss it: https://britishpolio.org.uk/health-wellbeing-for-polio-survivors-conference-day-2026/
Carers are being let down by an NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) process that fails to fund the right care for people with complex health needs.
Sign petition: https://action.dementiauk.org/fix-nhs-continuinghealthcare?utm_campaign=ftf26&utm_source=wom&utm_medium=email&utm_term=BritishPolioFellowship
To mark World Day for Assistive Technology (AT) we’re highlighting this inequity/need for people to access affordable AT to live an independent life https://unlocktheeveryday.org/world-at-day/
Join us & let's unlock a world where there are opportunities for all 🌍
#UnlockTheEveryday #WorldATDay
Motability scheme changes announced last November raise concerns for polio survivors because of a reduced mileage allowance and increased costs. Around 890,000 people currently lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme, which is operated by Motability Operations. The package typically includes insurance, servicing, and breakdown cover, and is provided in exchange for a person’s mobility […]
